chamerophyte

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Etymology[edit]

From Ancient Greek χαμαί (khamaí, ground) +‎ -phyte (plant).

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chamerophyte (plural chamerophytes)

  1. (botany) Any herbaceous or woody plant whose buds overwinter just above soil level

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